service

Meanings

• work done by one person or group that benefits another
  • "budget separately for goods and services"
• an act of help or assistance
  • "he did them a service"
• the act of public worship following prescribed rules
  • "the Sunday service"
• a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
• employment in or work for another
  • "he retired after 30 years of service"
• a force that is a branch of the armed forces
• Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
• a means of serving
• tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
• the act of mating by male animals
• (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
• the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
  • "he accepted service of the subpoena"
• periodic maintenance on a car or machine
• the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
  • "that restaurant has excellent service"
• be used by; as of a utility
• make fit for use
  • "service my truck"
  • "the washing machine needs to be serviced"
• mate with

Synonyms

armed service, avail, divine service, help, inspection and repair, military service, overhaul, religious service, Robert William Service, serve, service of process, servicing, serving, table service